Award
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Award
An award is a form of recognition given to an individual, group, or organization for their outstanding achievements or contributions in a particular field or endeavor. Awards can take various forms, such as trophies, medals, certificates, plaques, or cash prizes. They are often presented in public ceremonies, such as award shows, banquets, or graduation ceremonies, and are usually accompanied by speeches, applause, or media coverage. Awards can serve multiple purposes, such as motivating individuals or teams to strive for excellence, promoting certain values or standards, or honoring the legacy of a particular person or institution. Awards can also have social, cultural, or political implications, as they reflect the norms, beliefs, and power relations of the society or community that confers them. For example, some awards may be more prestigious or exclusive than others, depending on the criteria, the judges, or the history of the award. The process of awarding can involve various stakeholders, such as judges, committees, sponsors, or voters, who evaluate the candidates based on different criteria, such as merit, originality, impact, or popularity. The criteria can be subjective or objective, depending on the nature of the award and the context in which it is given. For example, some awards may be based on peer review, while others may be based on public opinion or market demand. Overall, an award is a symbolic gesture of recognition and appreciation that can have personal, social, and cultural significance. It can inspire, motivate, and validate the efforts and achievements of individuals and groups, and can also shape the perception and reputation of the fields or industries in which they operate.
recognition, achievement, motivation, criteria, evaluation
Award
The English language word award is a noun, most commonly used to refer to a tangible or intangible prize or recognition given to someone or something. Synonyms for award include accolade, bestowal, distinction, gift, honor, recognition, tribute, and reward. Antonyms for award can include censure, criticism, and penalty. Cognates of award include the French words récompense and prix, with their respective meanings of recompense and prize. Variations of the word award are awarded, awarding, and awards.
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Award
The word award has a long and complex etymological history and morphological evolution. It has been derived from an Old French word well-known to Latinists, aguerir, which means confession of homage, and was used by various French kings to grant certain rights or honors to their vassals and knights. In English, award was adopted in the 13th century, and originally referred to the recognition of a contract or a bargain. Later, with the emergence of the idea of awards for excellence in various activities, the term was employed to denote the awarding of such honors. From a morphological perspective, the word can be broken down into awe, grant, and d, meaning an expression of admiration, an act of giving, and an act of acknowledgement, respectively. Pragmatically, the word is used in many contexts to refer to the recognition of excellence in any specific area.
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Award
Award is a term that can refer to a recognition bestowed upon an individual, enterprise, or organization for a specific achievement or accomplishment. In other languages, equivalent words for this concept can include distinctions such as honours, baubles, laurels, plaudits, commendations, prizes, tributes, accolades, testaments, trophies, and decorations. These terms can be used to describe an event at which an individual, organization, or group is recognized for their efforts or accomplishments in a particular field or industry. Additionally, the same concepts can be used to refer to a certificate or diploma that may be presented in recognition of a given achievement. Furthermore, they can be used to describe a gesture of recognition or gratitude, as well as awards given as a reward for applying original thinking or creating unique designs.
Honours, baubles, laurels, plaudits, commendations, prizes, tributes, accolades, testaments, trophies, decorations, certificates, diplomas, gestures, recognition, gratitude, rewards, original thinking, unique designs
Award
An award is an accolade or recognition given to an individual, group, or organization to acknowledge their excellence in a certain field or endeavor. Awards are often given for excellence in academic, athletic, artistic, or scientific pursuits, or for acts of bravery or philanthropy. Awards are usually given in the form of a certificate, trophy, or medal, although some awards may be in the form of cash prizes or scholarships.
Honor, recognition, prize, recognition ceremony, award ceremony.
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